Savills Planning is delighted to confirm that planning permission has been granted for the major redevelopment of Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries shopping centre on behalf of Landsec. This milestone will enable transformational improvements to Glasgow City Centre, reinforcing its position as a leading retail and leisure destination.
Buchanan Galleries is one of Scotland’s most prominent retail landmarks, located at the heart of Glasgow’s city centre and forming a key part of Buchanan Street—consistently ranked among the UK’s busiest and most successful shopping streets. Its redevelopment represents a significant investment in the city’s future, ensuring Glasgow remains competitive as a retail and leisure hub.
The approved plans will deliver a range of enhancements, including:
- Digital facades to showcase creative content and branding
- Large-format retail units opening onto Buchanan Street
- A new flagship store above the low-level railway line
- A marketplace food hall, restaurants, and new leisure uses on upper levels
- A reconfigured entrance on Buchanan Street
Work on the redevelopment will begin in the second half of 2026 and will be delivered in phases, ensuring the centre remains open throughout construction. The proposals reflect community aspirations for improved retail and leisure facilities and align with Glasgow City Council’s vision for economic growth and city centre regeneration.
Charlie Griffiths, Asset Management Director at Landsec, said:
"Our proposal reflects the community call for better retail and leisure, demonstrates our confidence in Glasgow and is aligned to the Council's vision to deliver economic growth and improvement to the city centre."
Glasgow City Council Leader, Councillor Susan Aitken, commented that the renewed Galleries could be “a major catalyst in our city centre's next chapter.”
The plans have been developed in collaboration with Threesixty Architecture and supported by a dedicated project team.
Alastair Wood, Head of Planning in Scotland at Savills, said: "This is a significant step forward for Glasgow’s city centre. Buchanan Galleries is a landmark destination, and its redevelopment will not only enhance the retail and leisure offer but also create vibrant public spaces and modern infrastructure that reflect the city’s ambition for sustainable growth. We are proud to have played a key role in securing permissions that will help deliver this exciting vision."